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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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